it has come to pass...

So this was the Basin… NADIRA had picked out the Nightshades frame from quite a distance. Even with the depth of vision blurred by the terrain, the stallion’s darker hide made for easy visual. It was once again, quite intimidating to see another large canine like she had witnessed in the Throat. Here, she wasn’t quite sure she was as comfortable with such a companion in their presence. She had never been one for dogs… They held an unpleasant nightmare within her, from her years as a mortal girl. And being in Helovia, with the atmosphere still heavier in her favor of survival, she still had to force herself to swallow.

She wished not to be rude, in any case, and could read that stallion enough to know he could care less about her name, but was more concerned what her position was. She only nodded, dipping her façade slightly in respect. She hoped he would take it as a neutral greeting, for that is what it precisely was. She was mainly there as a peacekeeper than anything else on this particular venture. She was no bodyguard, but she couldn’t exactly admit she was there just as an apprentice to Willow either. She was more doing double duty this time. And that had been her intent along, from day one of their travels.

Next, Arg arrived. She smiled subtly, more to herself. He was a dear sweetie. Harmless, unless otherwise provoked, she was certain. Wouldn’t hurt a fly, she could sense and see that. But she couldn’t exactly say the same for herself. The next two creatures to present themselves, made this gathering the largest yet, and NADIRA looked to Willow to see her reaction. She seemed pretty calm on the outside, but the bloodless mare could sense her uneasiness. It was the only time she could really feel something, a sensation slightly warm within, and it did not permeate the air.

And then there was Aaron. If there was to be a bodyguard, it would be him. She didn’t know if acknowledging her herd mates would do harm or good. And so she choose to respectfully keep her focus on the members of the Basin, greeting them all with a formal dip of her crown, hoping to represent a neutral symbol among them all. She chose not to speak, as she could see it would more than likely only harm Willow’s intention of hopefully inviting them to gather with the other healers, medics, and doctors.